Gov. Buni signs ₦320bn 2025 budget into law, empowers 500 youths with ₦50m grant
Story by Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has signed the 2025 Finance and Appropriation Bill into law.
Speaking shortly after signing the bill, Governor Buni said on 30th October 2024, he submitted the 2025 Finance and Appropriation Bill with a proposed budget of Three Hundred and Twenty Billion, Eight Hundred and Eleven Million Naira (₦320, 811, 000.00) tagged budget of “Economic Consolidation and Poverty Reduction” to the Yobe State House of Assembly.
Buni stated that it is gratifying that in less than two months, the bills have been passed by the House of Assembly and “we are here today to perform this important occasion of signing the bills into law to give the government a legal framework for its 2025 expenditure.”
He commended and appreciated the Speaker, Yobe State House of Assembly, Rt. Chiroma Buba Mashio, all the members, and staff of the Assembly for their dedication, hard work, cooperation and commitment to service.
According to him, they have demonstrated a strong commitment to serve the people, placing the state’s interests first, and above their personal comfort to ensure the timely passage of these bills into law.
“I am aware of the slight adjustment made by the assembly on the budget size with a decrease of ₦15 Million. I am sure the adjustment is done to make the proposals more realistic, and in reflection of the prevailing economic realities.
“As the year 2025 sets in, the government will hasten the completion of all ongoing projects, initiate new ones and ensure timely completion of all, in fulfilment of our campaign promises.
“Let me reassure the good people of Yobe State that this administration is committed to the judicious use and investment of our resources into people-oriented programmes and projects, especially, education, healthcare delivery, agriculture, infrastructural development, wealth creation, and empowerment to stimulate economic growth”, said Governor Buni.
Similarly, regarding the newly sworn-in Board Chairmen Alhaji Hassan Babayo, SUBEB and Alhaji Sulaiman Bakura, Board of Internal Revenue, Governor Buni revealed that they are appointed based on merit. He advised them to bring their wealth of experience to bear to add value to their respective organisations and the government of Yobe State in general.
“The Chairman Board of Internal Revenue is expected to work towards improving revenue generation, block all leakages and ensure remittance of all revenues collected into government coffers to fund government projects and programmes.
“The Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) is equally enjoined to support the government efforts in advancing basic education through ensuring qualitative teaching and learning, provision of instructional materials and the required conducive environment.
Furthermore, the governor congratulated the 500 beneficiaries trained in the production of household needs, who are benefitting from the 50 Million Naira cash start-up grant.
“This initiative, executed through the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), highlights our administration’s commitment to post-conflict recovery and grassroots empowerment.
“Today, we celebrate not just a training programme but a milestone in our shared quest to transform lives and communities. The 500 beneficiaries who were trained in the production of soaps, detergents, charcoal, shoes and disinfectants mark a significant milestone in our administration’s commitment to recovery programmes, by rebuilding livelihoods, strengthening economic resilience, and fostering stability for a brighter future in these communities”, Buni said.
He noted that the participants are now equipped with skills to promote self-reliance and local entrepreneurship.
“Each beneficiary will receive a cash grant of ₦100,000 and a start-up kit to launch their businesses for a sustainable income generation”, Governor Buni added.
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